Dubuque Times

31.8 percent of Manchester residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 32.5 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Manchester population reached 3,963.

Out of 2,704 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	1,259	31.8
Employed	2,704	68.2
Employed in civilian labor force	2,704	68.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0